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Campaign Finance
The problem with money in politics is that large contributions-which only a fraction of the American public can afford to make-unduly influence who can run for office and who wins elections in the United States. The candidate who raises or spends the most money wins up to 95 percent of elections. Read our Problem, Vision and Principles, and Policy Solutions.
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The 527 Fairness Act
A bill to gut 30 years of campaign finance reform is racing through the House of Representatives and could come up for a vote as early as next week. The bill, The 527 Fairness Act (H.R. 1316) sponsored by Representatives Mike Pence (IN) and Albert Wynn (MD), would open the floodgates to multi-million dollar contributions from corporate special interests—making it even more difficult for environmental and consumer candidates to get a fair shot at election. It will further the fundraising arms race and allow the wealthy few to increase their influence over the election of federal officeholders. Just as toxics pollute our waterways, special interest cash pollutes our elections. This bill is a legislative gift to those who oppose measures to cleanup our water and air, preserve open space, and make companies more accountable to consumers. More.
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 Latest Report
Look Who’s Not Coming to Washington: Qualified Candidates Shut Out by Big Money
Large contributions made by a small fraction of Americans unduly influence who runs for office and who wins elections in the United States. Without personal wealth or access to networks of wealthy contributors, many qualified and credible candidates are locked out of contention for federal office—often before voters have the opportunity to register their preferences or hear competing points of view. More.
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